Enhanced services have quickly become one of the security industry’s new buzz phrases. There are strong supporters, those who claim the technology isn’t ready, those who believe they are outside of a security company’s core mission, and many in between.
Super regionals acquire to grow RMR, Honeywell counts one million GSM subscribers, aggressive marketing campaign sparks heat, 2012 William Moody award winners recognized, Ackerman appoints new president, and more.
At&T's new home security offering begins trials this summer, Stanley CSS appoints a new president after Byerly steps down, Snyder leads former UTC integration business with a focus on organic growth, and more.
Two SDM 100 top 25 companies merge, strategic rename showcases Tyco Integrated Security's expertise and focus, UTC divests Fire & Security division, integrators learn about convergence solutions at ISC West and more.
Taming the pump with gas-saving strategies, ESA's Day on Capital Hill, Verizon joins the Z-Wave Alliance, Devcon's new CEO, SIAC's state report reveals new ordinance activity and more.
Lessons learned from non-response ordinances; Patent licensing agreement for Tyco, intelligent video software provider; Samsung recognizes ScanSource as Distributor of the Year, and more.
Acquisitions are down among dealer companies, but that's not necessarily bad; Tyco closes Visonic deal; Honeywell partners with luxury homebuilder in the U.S; Harkins takes over Schovich; Industry says goodbye to John W. Mabry Jr.; and more.
Verizon launches Monitoring & Home Control offering, Avigilon to go public, Smith & Wesson's perimeter security business to be sold, Stanley CSS brings out new cloud services and mobile applications, and more.